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DEWA joins CharIN to advance green mobility

DEWA bolsters commitment to green mobility by joining CharIN

The membership allows DEWA to actively participate in establishing industry standards for electric vehicle charging systems

Twitter

Twitter changes logo to X, bids ‘adieu’ to its blue bird

Twitter’s brand toolkit page on its website calls the light-blue bird its most recognisable asset but that looks to change imminently

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Apple tests ‘Apple GPT,’ develops generative AI tools to catch OpenAI

Apple is laying the foundation for AI services with the Ajax framework, as well as a ChatGPT-like tool for use, internally

crypto currency

Kuwait bans cryptocurrency, crypto mining and transacting in virtual assets

The country’s Capital Markets Authority placed a prohibition on the use of digital currencies in making payments

Lombard Odier

Crypto Oasis Ventures, DIFC to collaborate on accelerator programmes

The partnership is expected to bring immense value to startups participating in DIFC Innovation Hub’s various accelerator programmes this year

G42 signs AI supercomputer deal with Cerebras Systems

UAE’s G42, Cerebras unveil world’s largest AI supercomputer

The two entities plan to deploy two more AI supercomputers, CG-2 and CG-3, in the US in early 2024

Heat exchangers for the binary geothermal system at the Blundell Geothermal Plant in Utah. At left are the cooling towers of the single-flash unit at the plant and the main generating building. (photo by: Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Energy startup says it has achieved geothermal tech breakthrough

Geothermal power plants are carbon-free and can operate any time, making them a critical part of a 100 per cent carbon-free electric grid

Meta's Llama 2 model released

Meta unveils AI chatbot Llama 2 for commercial use via Microsoft

The partnership aligns Meta more closely with Microsoft, which has emerged as the clear leader in AI

Asus Zenbook 14X OLED

Performance powerhouse: The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is ideal for professionals on the go

This laptop should be a top choice for executives and creators as it outpaces its competitors on most fronts

AI - Presight

Saudi Aramco VC fund backs AI-powered emissions monitor Tenderd

Tenderd’s AI-technology could end up being used by Aramco as it looks to reduce its environmental impact and hit its net zero target

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai issues first construction licence for 3D-printed villa

The villa is expected to be completed by October and will be built entirely from locally sourced concrete

Oppo reno 10

OPPO launches Reno10 Series phones, Enco Air3 Pro earbuds, Pad 2

With its line-up of powerful hardware, the Reno 10 series delivers exceptional imaging technology at a competitive price point

Nothing

Nothing 2 first impression: A $600 device rethinks how the back of your smartphone can look

Nothing was co-founded by Carl Pei of OnePlus, which makes quality phones with top specs at affordable prices

technology

How are restaurants implementing technology to service customers better?

The research showcases a growing reliance on an array of digital solutions among Emirati food and beverage venues to service customers better and align with global trends in the F&B sector

Technology is fostering disconnection dilemma

How technology is fuelling disconnection

While technology offers wider connections, the quantity of these associations leaves people feeling qualitatively empty

Dubai Municipality, DIEZ seek to advance air mobility

Dubai Municipality inks MoU with DIEZ for Dubai Horizons System

The deal supports the aspirations of Dubai in the field of air mobility while spearheading the objectives and strategies of the futuristic city to advance air mobility

GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

Nominations now open for GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

The event aims to recognise and honour the most influential companies, startups and thought leaders within the Web3 community

Nothing Phone 2 preorders open on July 16

Nothing Phone 2: UAE preorders open on July 16

The device provides a more ergonomic hands-on experience with a 1 mm thinner midframe and a pillowed glass back

Elon Musk tesla robotaxi

Elon Musk unveils new company xAI, seeks to build ChatGPT alternative

Musk and Jared Birchall, who operates Musk’s family office, incorporated a business called X.AI in March

Dubai bolsters its cybersecurity strategy

Dubai launches second cycle of its cybersecurity strategy

The city has emerged as a global leader in cybersecurity by implementing secure digital systems and adopting advanced technical solutions

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai Digital Clouds project

The initiative seeks to reinforce Dubai’s position as a digital economy capital and further strengthen its robust and reliable digital infrastructure

threads

Threads surpasses 100 million users: Here’s how it is different from Twitter

The Threads app which was launched under the Instagram umbrella is fast catching up to its competitor Twitter

blockchain

South Korean blockchain firm Neoply to establish global headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi Global Market will be called H-Lab

Emirates Group launches innovation majlis Image Emirates Group

Emirates Group unveils new Innovation Majlis

The majlis will showcase the latest in robotics, hyper-reality, holograms, 3D printers and other advanced technologies

revibe startup

Dubai-based circular economy startup Revibe secures $2.3m funding

The funding round for the startup was led by Resonance and Flat6Labs

Esports GCC

Beyond games: How GCC’s esports, gaming sector is on target for growth

We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force

Dubai Police Smart Police Stations achieves record in H1 2023 Image Dubai Police_Facebook

Dubai’s Smart Police Stations set new record in H1 2023

A total of 65,942 transactions were processed without any human intervention at the smart police stations during the period

RTA S'hail app image credit RTA

Dubai: RTA digital channels bring in Dhs3.5bn in 2022

In 2022, RTA recorded 814 million digital transactions up from 676 million in 2021

Emirates NBD to use generative AI across operations Image credit WAM

Emirates NBD to use generative AI to transform operations

The bank aims to boost software development, collaboration and customer engagement using tools such as GitHub Copilot X, ChatGPT and MS 365 Copilot

Dubai to expand ev charging infrastructure Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s plan to increase EV charging stations gains momentum

With the emirate’s focus on green mobility, DEWA aims to grow the city’s network of public EV charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.